Author: News Desk

Manama : The General Headquarters of Bahrain Defence Force announced it will conduct a shooting drill in the Northern Naval Area located south of (Hair Shtaya) 15 nautical miles from Bahrain International Airport on Wednesday and Thursday 17th and 18th of June 2026 from 3am to 7am with a safety height of 10 thousand feet.  The Bahrain Defence Force advises citizens and residents, and all those concerned to keep clear of the designated areas for their safety.

Manama :  Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jason Isaacson, Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer of the American Jewish Committee (AJC). The two sides discussed the close friendship and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States and explored opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest in support of shared objectives. They also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the repercussions of the Iranian attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain and other countries in the region, the risks posed by Iran’s continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz…

Manama :  The Bahrain National Museum is displaying the “Document of Thanks and Loyalty”, bearing the signatures of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Their Highnesses the sons of His Majesty the King.  The document is addressed, on behalf of His Majesty and Their Highnesses his sons, to the citizens of Bahrain in recognition of their honourable patriotic stances and in appreciation of the sincerity, loyalty, and sense of belonging they have demonstrated towards their nation. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), said: “We draw inspiration from…

Manama : The Coast Guard announced a change to the work area of the three-dimensional marine survey project being carried out by Bapco Energies in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The change will take effect from Tuesday, Jun. 16, for a period of two months, in accordance with the area specified in the attached map. The Coast Guard underscored the importance of adhering to issued instructions and guidelines. It urged fishermen and operators of boats and personal watercraft to maintain safe speeds when navigating near the work area and avoid approaching it to ensure their safety and…

Manama :  Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, announced the launch of the revamped Lamea Junior programme under the umbrella of the Lamea Association, as part of the Youth City 2030 activities. The initiative marks a qualitative step aimed at developing leadership, communication and teamwork skills among youth aged 12 to 14, while preparing a promising generation with the confidence and ability to express themselves and participate effectively. Minister Tawfiqi said that the launch of Lamea Junior reflects the vision of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work…

Manama,  The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court, at its session today, Monday, issued rulings in 11 separate cases involving offences committed by several individuals, including supporting and endorsing Iran’s terrorist attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain, obtaining and disseminating prohibited sensitive data, capturing images of restricted sites, and spreading false news and rumours through social media platforms during the Iranian aggression against the Kingdom. The court sentenced 12 defendants to 10 years’ imprisonment and imposed fines of BD2,000 on some of them. It also ordered the confiscation of seized materials. The Public Prosecution had received…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet extended its congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, on the upcoming Hijri New Year, 1448 AH, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab and Islamic nations continued progress and prosperity. The Cabinet then noted the telephone call received by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa from Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, which reviewed developments related to efforts aimed at reaching the…

London : Britain and Japan are set to agree investment and technology partnerships worth more than £18 billion ($24 billion), expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Sunday. The agreements include a Japanese five-year investment pipeline of more than £9 billion in infrastructure and financial services, alongside plans to unlock up to £9 billion for UK offshore wind projects. The offshore wind component is expected to support 5.9 gigawatts of capacity across projects in Scotland ⁠and the Celtic Sea. The two countries will also launch a new…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met Salah Ahmed Al Midfa, Chairman of the Bahrain Bar Society, and members of its Board of Directors at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for Bahrain’s national workforce, whose expertise and dedication continue to drive progress across all aspects of the economy. His Royal Highness highlighted the Society’s role in supporting the legal profession, congratulating the Board of Directors on their election  and wishing them continued success in meeting the Kingdom’s…

Manama : Hundreds of members of the Tamil community in Bahrain, along with Bahraini nationals and well-wishers, gathered at the premises of Bharathi Association Bahrain on Friday, 12 June 2026, to express their heartfelt loyalty, solidarity, and continued support to the leadership and people of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The gathering was organized as a mark of respect and appreciation towards His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the wise leadership of Bahrain. Community members participated in signing a special loyalty pledge document reaffirming their commitment to the Kingdom’s values of peace,…